CAD Product Development Engineer

Technical CAD / Product Development Engineer
Birmingham
Permanent
Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Early finish on Fridays

A well-established manufacturer within the luxury interiors sector is looking to recruit a Technical CAD / Product Development Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company known for producing high-quality, precision-engineered products used by architects, designers and developers across the globe. The business places strong emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement within its engineering and manufacturing teams.

The Role
As a Technical CAD / Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing new products while supporting manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and production-ready.
You will work closely with both engineering and production teams, creating detailed technical drawings and ensuring designs meet the highest quality and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities
Designing and developing products using CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor
Producing detailed technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing
Checking and reviewing technical drawings for accuracy and quality
Working closely with the production and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible
Supporting the shop floor with technical queries and product development
Ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturing efficiency
Assisting with technical documentation and product specifications
Requirements

Proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or similar)
Good knowledge of metals and machining processes
Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience with Autodesk Vault
Experience designing door or cabinet hardware
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline

Experience with shop floor machining or manufacturing environments
Experience producing BOMs (Bills of Materials) and manufacturing documentation
What’s on Offer

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
Permanent position
Early finish on Fridays
Opportunity to work with a highly respected manufacturer
Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
If you are a CAD Engineer or Product Development Engineer looking to work on high-quality engineered products within a collaborative manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps